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Ski centre goes into liquidation Ski centre goes into liquidation
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Scotland's oldest ski centre has gone into liquidation.Scotland's oldest ski centre has gone into liquidation.
It is understood a buyer is being sought for Glencoe Mountain Resort, which took over the White Corries area when it went into receivership. Talks have started with a potential buyer for Glencoe Mountain Resort, which took over White Corries when it went into receivership.
Along with Scotland's other ski centres, Glencoe has suffered from a lack of consistent seasons because of poor snow falls.Along with Scotland's other ski centres, Glencoe has suffered from a lack of consistent seasons because of poor snow falls.
The rival Nevis Range's gondola and CairnGorm Mountain's funicular railway have allowed them to run in summer. Invocas has been appointed provisional liquidators. It said its primary aim was to safeguard the business.
Scotland's first Colin Murdoch, of the Glasgow-based firm, said: "We have identified an interested party and discussions are at an advanced stage in order to conclude a sale as quickly as possible."
Generally, we can assist if there is the investment in a business Charlotte WrightHIE area director
He added: "We would like to thank the company's employees, customers, and landlord for their support to date."
Charlotte Wright, Highland and Islands Enterprise's area director in Lochaber, said the agency would do whatever it can to help keep the Glencoe centre open.Charlotte Wright, Highland and Islands Enterprise's area director in Lochaber, said the agency would do whatever it can to help keep the Glencoe centre open.
She said: "Generally, we can assist if there is the investment in a business.
"If there is a new buyer, or there is a kind of rescue situation that the current owners can come up with that involves further investment, then we may be able to assist with that in terms of capital."
Originally known as the White Corries, it became Scotland's first commercial ski area with the construction of an overhead ski lift in 1956.Originally known as the White Corries, it became Scotland's first commercial ski area with the construction of an overhead ski lift in 1956.
The resort covers 494 acres on the Meall A'Bhuiridh Massif and has seven lifts and 19 runs.The resort covers 494 acres on the Meall A'Bhuiridh Massif and has seven lifts and 19 runs.